Payroll Manager

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association; Burghfield Common; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits package

Discounts and cashback scheme

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Burghfield Common is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll processing and ensure compliance with legislation. This role includes managing third-party payments, delivering accurate payroll reports, and leading a team. Candidates should have experience in payroll processing and a strong understanding of HMRC requirements. A generous benefits package is offered, alongside a flexible working approach with office attendance 2 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C, or equivalent, including English and maths.
• Proven experience in a payroll processing role.
• Experience in running payrolls from start to finish, including financial reporting.
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements and payroll elements.
• Demonstrable knowledge of statutory regulatory compliance.
• Planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team processing all payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Deliver accurate month-end and year-end payroll reporting.
• Manage third-party payments and financial controls.
• Communicate relevant payroll information to employees.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Project management

Advanced IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths

Job description

Overview

This role is a 14 month Fixed Term Contract and you’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role requires attendance at our Reading office 2 days per week with the remaining days to be worked from where suits you best.

The Payroll Manager supports people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing expert guidance on all matters related to employee remuneration. They ensure the organisation remains compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

The role leads the team responsible for processing all payroll transactions, reconciling payroll accounts with financial systems, and delivering accurate month‑end, year‑end, and statutory payroll reporting. The Payroll Manager ensures full compliance with HMRC requirements, manages third‑party payments, and upholds the financial controls in place within Guide Dogs.

They are also responsible for completing and submitting all benefit‑related reporting to HMRC and communicating relevant information to employees.

Benefits

We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

Candidate requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.
• Proven experience in a payroll processing role is essential to understand how the role is performed at the operational level.
• Proven experience in running payrolls from start to finish including financial reporting
• Demonstrable experience in calculating payroll manually and able to comply with all HMRC requirements.
• Experience of a similar sized organisation with similar complexity.
• Detailed knowledge of statutory and other regulatory compliance requirements on companies in relation to withholding obligations and filing/returns.
• Detailed knowledge of GDPR legislation.
• Demonstratable knowledge of HMRC requirements, payroll elements and structuring pay elements, together with reporting of all payroll related data and reconciliation requirements.
• Knowledge of P11D reporting requirements and the administration of benefits and the tax and NI implications. Administration of salary sacrifice and compliance.
• Planning and process/project management.
• Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Advanced IT skills and logical/systems thinking.
• Effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working under pressure using own initiative and as a team player.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Drive towards continuous improvement of processes and working practices.